Tamil Nadu minister S Keerthana couldn’t take her oath as an MLA in the State Assembly on Monday because she failed to present her Certificate of Election, a mandatory requirement. Assembly officials asked for the document before allowing her to proceed. She was elected from Sivakasi, and was the last minister invited to take the oath.
Newly elected Tamil Nadu MLAs are taking their oath at the Chennai Secretariat as the 17th Legislative Assembly prepares to convene for its inaugural session. The Pro Tem Speaker will administer oaths to all elected members, marking the start of the new term following the electoral success of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam. Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has assumed his duties.
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Congress top leadership has put the Kerala chief ministerial candidate race on hold after meetings with senior state leaders. Party officials warned that supporters must stop public demonstrations and lobbying for the CM pick, saying the high command will decide the candidate after consultations with newly elected MLAs. Leaders have urged loyalists to respect the final decision.
Lottery tycoon Santiago Martin’s family has moved from alleged behind-the-scenes influence to direct political representation. Wife Leema Rose won an MLA seat in Tamil Nadu, son Jose Charles Martin won in Puducherry, and estranged son-in-law Aadhav Arjuna also secured an MLA victory. Observers say this could reshape how business families plan future political leverage.
Actor turned politician Vijay Thalapathy has failed to prove majority in Tamil Nadu for the third consecutive time, according to sources. He reportedly missed the 118 MLA mark and remains short by two MLAs. IUML’s withdrawal of support has further deepened the stalemate, and the oath taking ceremony has been postponed again, prolonging the political thriller.
Tamil Nadu Governor remains unconvinced that actor-politician Vijay has enough support to form a government, triggering fresh speculation about who is applying political pressure. BJP’s Tamil Nadu spokesperson Thirupathy says TVK must constitutionally prove its majority and that if Vijay can demonstrate it, the Governor will accept it—leaving TVK scrambling for additional MLAs.
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A report on newly elected West Bengal MLAs finds a steep rise in criminal cases, with over 65% declaring charges—higher than the previous election cycle. The study also shows wealth concentration growing, as 61% of the lawmakers are crorepatis. Observers say the pattern intensifies worries about criminalisation of politics alongside rising economic clout in the legislature.
Kerala’s Chief Electoral Officer has submitted the list of elected MLAs to the Governor, according to a statement from Raj Bhavan. The Governor congratulated the CEO for the smooth conduct of the polls, praising the overall implementation and election process. The submission marks a key administrative step following the assembly election results.
The Maharashtra government has issued a corrigendum to its earlier courtesy circular, clarifying that officials are not required to stand or greet MPs and MLAs in certain circumstances. The update applies to situations linked to court proceedings, legal matters, or election-related activities, reshaping how protocol is followed in public interactions.
Just a day after seven AAP Rajya Sabha MPs, including Raghav Chadha, reportedly moved to the BJP, fresh reports claim trouble is spreading in Punjab. Sources suggest as many as 43 Punjab MLAs are in touch with Chadha, signaling a potential internal split that could further weaken the party’s state leadership and strategy.
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